Total Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024
On April 8, 2024, North America will be in for a real treat: a total solar eclipse. That’s when the Moon will blot out our nearest star for lucky viewers along a narrow strip of land that stretches from central Mexico, across Texas, up through New England, and into the Canadian Maritimes. Observers across North America will see a partial eclipse, provided skies are clear.
The Great 2024 Eclipse Partner List
Watch an Overview of the Event
Where to View the Eclipse
Download the American Astronomical Society's Totality app to see your view of the eclipse and find the closest location to see totality near you.
Learn about Solar Eclipses
Know What to Look For
Totality happens in an instant, so be prepared to make the most of your experience.
What to Look For & When During a Total Solar Eclipse
Partial: The Solar Eclipse for the Rest of Us
What Will the Sky Look Like During Totality?
What Will the Corona Look Like During Totality?
Could We See the Sun Erupt on Eclipse Day?
How Dark Does It Get During a Solar Eclipse?
The History of Baily's Brilliant Beads
Plan for the Solar Eclipse
Prepare for Your Trip
Many factors, from weather to location, can impact your eclipse experience.
Where Will You Be on Eclipse Day?
Kate Russo / Sky & Telescope
Eclipse Weather Forecasts
Jay Anderson / Sky & Telescope
Interactive Google Map of the 2024 Eclipse Path
Xavier Jubier
Eclipse Map and Simulator
eclipse2024.org
Eclipse Maps to Enlighten and Inspire
Michael Zeiler
Solar Eclipse Apps
Richard Fienberg / Sky & Telescope
Learn About Solar Eclipse Safety
View the Eclipse Safely
Take precautions to protect your eyes while viewing the eclipse.
How to Look At The Sun Safely
Sky & Telescope
How to View the Sun Without Eclipse Glasses
Sky & Telescope
List of Reputable Vendors for Solar Filters and Viewers
American Astronomical Society
Map of Public Libraries Offering Eclipse Glasses
Space Science Institute
DIY Solar Finders: Safely Target the Sun with Your Telescope
Sky & Telescope
DIY Projects and Activities
Educate & Inspire
Enrich the eclipse experience with these fun solar eclipse activities and outreach resources.
Projects for Kids Before and During the Eclipse
Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids and Families
Eclipse Resources for Families & Educators
Eclipse Science: Chasing the Eclipse from the Air
DIY: Make a Sun Funnel for Group Views (PDF)
DIY: A Compact, Lightweight Solar Projection Viewer
DIY Project: Make an Eclipse Sundial
Outreach Resources for Libraries from STARnet
Outreach Programs from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Photograph the Solar Eclipse
Capture the Epic Moment
With a bit of planning and eff ort, almost anyone can capture the upcoming first-in-a-lifetime celestial show using only modest equipment.
Smartphone Eclipse Photography
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
7 Tips for Solar Eclipse Photography
Events and Places to Stay
Create Your Itinerary
With a bit of planning and eff ort, almost anyone can capture the upcoming first-in-a-lifetime celestial show using only modest equipment.
25 Eclipse Events, Festivals & Places to Stay
Sky & Telescope Events Calendar
Eclipse-related events at NationalEclipse.com
Lodging and camping at NationalEclipse.com
The Great 2024 Eclipse Partner List
Astronomy Associates of Lawrence
View the 2024 Eclipse with the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence and the KU Dept of Physics and Astronomy
Eclipse Over Cleveland: CLEclipse in Old Brooklyn
An eclipse gathering at Loew Park in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM & TOTALITY at 3:13 PM. RAIN OR SHINE! A limited number of Eclipse Shades will be available for FREE, along with coffee and hot chocolate.
April 8, 2-4PM
SAPA TV, Springfield Area Public Access TV: Understanding and Enjoying Eclipses
We will be hosting an eclipse prep event on at our offices at 335 River St., Suite 1, Springfield, Vt. Participants will learn how eclipses work, and how to safely view solar eclipses. All ages are welcome.
Tuesday, April 2 at 5 p.m.
Wabash Valley Astronomical Society: 2024 Solar Eclipse
From 2-3 p.m. at the Wea Prairie branch of the Tippecanoe County Public Library, we’ll go over what eclipses are, where to observe, what to expect, and safety.
March 23, 2024
Vincennes Knox County Eclipse: Dark Side of the Wabash: Dark Side Bash
Dark Side Bash is a three day celebration of music, vendors and live entertainment as we countdown to totality on April 8th, 2024! Join the community wide music event, AMP (Accumlative Music Event) as area musicians and organizations play “The Final Countdown” in the last moments before darkness.
April 6th, 7th, and 8th
Memphis Astronomical Society: A Kia Kima Eclipse Event
Kia Kima Scout Reservation is hosting a 3 day weekend, April 6-8, culminating in the Great American Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024. Members of the Memphis Astronomical Society will be on hand to assist with safely observing the eclipse, handing out solar eclipse glasses, and dark sky viewing the day before the eclipse. General Public is Welcome.
April 6-8, 2024 (see attached)
Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc.
Join us for eclipse talks throughout March and April. Talks include "Solar Eclipses: Tracking the Shadow of the Moon," "Backyard Astronomy and Eclipse Update," and "NASA Solar System Ambassador Solar Eclipse Program."
Insight Observatory: Great American Eclipse Live Stream
Watch the Great American Solar Eclipse Live with Insight Observatory's Online Remote Telescope Services on April 8, 2024!
Parker Farm 2024 Total Eclipse Event/3 Day Star Party
Fredericksburg, TX. Admission for all 3 days is $250 per adult person, with children under 18 admitted free with paid adult. RV, campers, and tent sites included in admission, no utilities. Hosted by Colorado Springs Astronomical Society.
April 6-9
Texas Star Party 2024: Tsp's Total Solar Eclipse and Star Party Event
4+m totality; 24hr/5 DAY/4 NIGHT dark site Total Solar Eclipse & Star Party + speakers! 400 waterfront acres/wooded trails on Brazos! FREE viewing glasses/tees. Dorms + 3 hotel/6 family rooms (3 meals). Camping. 20 min SW of Hillsboro.
April 5th to 9th, 2024